Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup

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basicliving
basicliving Posts: 33
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Another WW inspired recipe. It makes a quick, easy, and hearty soup. My husband did not believe this was low calorie!

This serves 4 and I calculate it at 219 calories.

Cheddar Cheese and Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 cup fat-free skim milk
7 oz 75% fat free cheddar or colby cheese (I use Cabot's 75% fat free)
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
3 cups frozen cut broccoli

Instructions

* Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes.

* Pour the chicken broth in a medium sized bowl, and add the flour. Whisk until the flour is dissolved.

* Add the chicken broth mixture to the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

* Add the broccoli, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until soup thickens and broccoli is tender, about 6 - 8 minutes. Add milk and return to a boil, stirring constantly.

* Slice the cheese into small pieces and add to the soup mixture, stirring constantly until the cheese is melted.

NOTE: We like this soup with the bits of broccoli in it, but if you prefer you can use a stick blender and blend it smooth.

Enjoy!
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  • alyssamehus
    alyssamehus Posts: 49 Member
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    YUM!!!! I love broccoli cheddar soup :) Definitely making some this weekend.
  • Asil76
    Asil76 Posts: 477 Member
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    Bump
  • ourgang
    ourgang Posts: 229
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    bump
    :love:
  • Beehiveof8
    Beehiveof8 Posts: 85 Member
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    One of my fave soups, which I have been avoiding because of the calories in the cheese. Thanks for the recipe!
  • GrammyDiane
    GrammyDiane Posts: 38
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    Thank you! This sounds wonderful. It is quite chilly and windy here today so this soup sounds even more appealing. Maybe I'll change my plans for supper tonight and make this instead.
  • sara4cos
    sara4cos Posts: 11
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    Try using Chicken Broth or water to brown the onions. 2Tablespoons of olive oil can up to 200 calories that are not needed.

    You can also use Corn Starch instead of Flour. 1tbsp corn starch(30 calories) = 2tbsp flour (57 calories)
  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
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    Oh yum! Thanks for posting!
  • 1a1a
    1a1a Posts: 761 Member
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    buuuuuuuuump
  • basicliving
    basicliving Posts: 33
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    Try using Chicken Broth or water to brown the onions. 2Tablespoons of olive oil can up to 200 calories that are not needed.

    It's actually 2 teaspoons (79 calories) but that's a good tip to saute in chicken broth - that would take this to under 200 calories per serving. Thanks!
  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
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    @basicliving: Do you happen to know any of the other macros? Carbs? Fat? Sodium?

    I think I'm gonna add in some chicken to up the protein!
  • basicliving
    basicliving Posts: 33
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    I don't know the sodium but each serving has 16 carbs, 7 fat, 23 protein. Hope that helps.
  • easfahl
    easfahl Posts: 567 Member
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    Awesome, thanks for the info.
  • pinkakira1
    pinkakira1 Posts: 235 Member
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    Yummm... bump!
  • tiggerzshorty
    tiggerzshorty Posts: 35
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    I love soups!
  • slimdownspicey
    slimdownspicey Posts: 110 Member
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    bump!
  • kiahpyr
    kiahpyr Posts: 85 Member
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    Can't wait to try it!
  • RedheadHen
    RedheadHen Posts: 249 Member
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    Oh yes!! That DOES sound delish! I'm gonna add it to my box of yummy good meals!
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,229 Member
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    Bump... I'm about to incorporate more soup in my diet. Does this freeze well?
  • abbysmommy7
    abbysmommy7 Posts: 211 Member
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    BUMP

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  • basicliving
    basicliving Posts: 33
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    Bump... I'm about to incorporate more soup in my diet. Does this freeze well?

    I'm really not sure - it only makes 4 servings and between me and my husband we usually finish it within a couple of days!

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